Requisition Number: 28635

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Senior

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) to support the Joint Staff J7 Joint Concepts, Doctrine, and Education (JCDE) Deputy Directorate's Futures and Concepts Division (FCD) in Suffolk, VA, or Northern Virginia (Pentagon). In this role, you will provide analytical support to the Futures and Concepts Division, contributing to the development and assessment of future joint concepts and Concepts of Operation (CONOPS). This position applies data driven analytical methods to evaluate the future operating environment, identify capability gaps, and inform senior leader decisions on future force design.

What You Will Do
• Conduct analyses and evaluations of the future operating environment and joint concepts using a variety of scientific and analytical methods, including statistical analysis, modeling, and trend assessment.
• Support operational assessments by examining complex problems, identifying alternative approaches, and contributing to informed, data driven recommendations.
• Assist in the design, planning, and execution of analytic events-including wargames and tabletop exercises (TTX)-by helping develop study plans, data collection strategies, and assessment frameworks.
• Apply operations research principles to develop or refine analytical methods, including the use of stochastic models, forecasting tools, and database manipulation techniques.
• Produce clear, concise analytical products, including inputs to formal reports, memorandums, and presentations that effectively communicate complex findings.
• Provide technical support in operations research and systems analysis, applying both quantitative and qualitative techniques to address future joint warfighting challenges.
• Participate in and lead small teams or task areas in support of broader program objectives.
• Travel as required to support Futures and Concepts Division priorities.

What You Must Have
• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Experience with, or academic exposure to, the development and evaluation of threat based concepts.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation techniques used to build, test, and evaluate analytical models.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods to identify key variables and understand relationships within complex datasets.
• Excellent written communication skills, demonstrated through clear, concise, and well structured analytical documents.
• Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present analytical findings and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Proven ability to contribute meaningfully to analytical projects and coordinate effectively with team members.
• Creative thinking and the ability to operate effectively in a high performing, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work with government and contractor stakeholders to define problems, clarify objectives, and develop effective solutions.
• Capability to work within secure or confined facilities as required.
• Experience supporting analytical studies related to military operations.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Preferred Requirements
• Familiarity with Joint Staff organizations and processes is preferred, but not required.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.